BSc in Construction Management
Birmingham City University
Key Information
Campus location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 - 5 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 9,250 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* UK students: £9,250 per year | international students: £13,980 per year
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Introduction
If your ambition is to gain a senior site management role within the construction industry, our Construction Management BSc will set you on the right path.
In the UK, the construction industry employs over two million people and there’s never been a better time to gain exposure to every aspect of the built environment in Birmingham, as it is currently undergoing a huge and exciting regeneration period.
What's covered in this course?
Our Construction Management course matches the needs of the industry, preparing you to be able to manage a construction project from inception and design through to occupation by developing your skills in management to enable you to deliver projects safely, on time, on budget and to the highest possible quality.
The complexity of construction projects requires construction professionals who have expertise in construction management and can work effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds and construction disciplines.
You will learn about the immediate and long-lasting effect which construction activities have on the environment, and discover sustainable and environmentally sound construction methods and innovative management practices. This course has social innovation embedded in its core. You will learn through creative social problem solving, working with our industrial partners to develop your intellectual and practical competence, as required by professional bodies such as CIOB and RICS.
After completing this course, you will have a broad range of knowledge of the legal, technical, managerial, economic, social and environmental aspects of construction projects, and be able to confidently manage both commercial and civil engineering projects.
Professional placement year
This course offers a professional placement year. This allows you to spend a whole year with an employer, between the second and third years of your degree and is a great way to find out more about your chosen career. Some students even return to the same employers after completing their studies.
The University will draw on its extensive network of local, regional and national employers to support you in finding a suitable placement to complement your chosen area of study. If you do not find a suitable placement, you will be automatically transferred back to the standard, non-placement version of the course.
Please note that fees are payable during your placement year, equivalent to 20% of the total full-time course fee for that year (£1,850 for UK students).
Why choose us?
- Accredited course - The course content is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). This course is developed in line with their requirements. By undertaking further suitable work experience and the Professional Review, you can apply for full membership of CIOB and AssocRICS following the Assessment of Professional Competence.
- State-of-the-art facilities and strong industry links - You will be based at our Millennium Point campus in City Centre, where our facilities have undergone a £6.5 million investment to provide you with the very best learning experience. Our links with employers such as Willmott Dixon allow you to apply what you learn in a practical context through work placement opportunities and live projects.
- Study at the heart of Birmingham’s regeneration - It’s an exciting time to study in Birmingham as it undergoes a huge regeneration. The city's 'Our Future City Plan', a 20-year vision covering every aspect of the built environment, is creating innovative redevelopments and opportunities.
- Access to international competitions - Apply your skills to real-life projects in competitions such as the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Design and Build competition. Our students have an impressive track record in these competitions and have travelled to locations across the world to take part, including Dallas, Texas and Prague.
- Scholarships - You might be eligible for grant funding of up to £9,500 towards your degree, through the Built Environment Scholarship. You may also be able to gain funding through our travel scholarship scheme.
- We are an Autodesk Training Centre (ATC) - This national and international recognition will give you access to on-campus training by certified Autodesk instructors, providing you with digital skills that will be highly sought after by employers. Autodesk applications play an important part in supporting the digital transformation of Architecture, Engineering and Construction.
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Curriculum
Year One
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following core modules (totalling 120 credits):
- Introduction to the Built Environment
- Built Environment Technology 1
- Law
- Integrated Digital Design: Residential
- Construction Site Management Practice
- Innovation in the Built Environment
Year Two
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following core modules (totalling 120 credits):
- Procurement
- Civil Engineering
- Built Environment Commercial Technology
- Integrated Digital Design for Complex Structures
- Money Matters in Construction
- Operational Management
Professional Placement Year (Optional)
In order to qualify for the award of BSc (Hons) Construction Management with Professional Placement Year a student must successfully complete the following module.
- Professional Placement Year
Final Year
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following core modules (totalling 120 credits):
- Contract Practice
- Sustainable Building Design and Construction
- Individual Honours Project
- Project Management
- Bid Strategy and Professional Practice
Career Opportunities
Enhancing your employability skills
The course provides you with the skills and competencies needed to prepare for a career in construction management. You will understand numerous aspects of construction technology, innovation, safety, sustainability, leadership and planning relating to a wide range of building and civil engineering projects.
You will be able to manage complex construction projects from an operational perspective whilst utilising your problem-solving skills. You will gain a strong understanding of the legal implications, financial issues and overall global economic aspects of construction projects.
In addition to the technical skills, you will develop a range of interpersonal skills, such as how to communicate, work in a dynamic team and lead others in solving complex problems.
Numerous construction professional bodies and companies have publicly recognised a skills shortage of skilled construction managers - there is great demand for this qualification!
Placements
The delivery of the course is complemented by a range of visits to construction sites where you will be able to appreciate theory in context.